Perfectly melted cheese—grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you love the simplicity of a classic American cheese melt or prefer a gourmet twist with artisan cheeses, savory add-ons, and specialty breads, the perfect grilled cheese is always warm, gooey, and satisfying. Long Island is home to many spots serving up this timeless favorite, but only one can take the top spot. See which place our readers have voted as the Best Grilled Cheese on Long Island.
2025: Long Islanders Voted The Diner Boys Best Grilled Cheese!
The Diner Boys
2168 Merrick Rd, Merrick
(516) 809-7130 – thedinerboysny.com
The Diner Boys have hit the perfect blend of melt-in-your-mouth and crispy with their grilled cheese sandwiches! For a little extra flavor to sink your comfort food-loving teeth into, opt for a vodka chicken grilled cheese, perfected with a chicken cutlet, mozzarella cheese, sourdough bread, and vodka sauce. The “reimagined diner” offers other variations on your favorite classics, like cauliflower wings and a chicken vodka parm hero. The cute, casual atmosphere brings loyal customers in for a delicious bite every time, and pick-up orders and catering are also available. The eatery also offers a healthy variety of vegan options. If you’d like to top off your trip, enjoy one of the Long Island-themed shakes, such as the Sunrise Highway or the Merrick Road.
2024: Long Islanders Voted Lindenhurst Diner Best Grilled Cheese!
Lindenhurst Diner
195 E Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 – lindenhurstdiner.com
Step into The Lindenhurst Diner, where warmth and flavor intertwine in a dining experience that feels like home. Voted the best diner for the fourth time, this family-owned gem offers a diverse menu blending classic dishes with a contemporary flair, even catering to vegan preferences. Executive chef Nicholas Hannides and his dedicated team craft each meal from scratch, from savory soups to signature sauces. Owner Peter Glykos ensures only the finest ingredients grace your plate, including a special burger blend unique to the diner. However, it’s the grilled cheese that steals the spotlight – a culinary masterpiece that embodies perfection between freshly delivered bread slices. The Lindenhurst Diner, where every bite tells a story of passion and qualit
2023: Long Islanders Voted Massapequa Diner Best Grilled Cheese!
Massapequa Diner
4420 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa
(516) 799-5234 – www.massapequadiner.com
From burgers to fries to coffee, cakes, and steaks, Massapequa Diner is the quintessential Long Island diner. Proud to have been a touchstone in the early coffee-drinking career of Jerry Seinfeld, Massapequa Diner provides the daily comforting meals that a busy populace needs for sustenance. Massapequa Diner’s fresh, well-prepared food, good portions, and friendly faces offer everything a diner should be, which is why it has been voted Long Island’s best! Open 24 hours a day, Massapequa Diner is particularly beloved for its grilled cheese sandwich and quick service. It attracts customers from all over Long Island and even from New York City.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Hops Scotch Bottle Shop Best Grilled Cheese on Long Island!
Hops Scotch Bottle Shop
848 Long Island Ave, Deer Park
(631) 492-9125 – hopsscotchny.com
Not only is Hops Scotch Bottle Shop a prime spot for tasting local, independent craft beers, it’s also a great place to eat. And of course, comfort food is on the menu. When it comes to grilled cheese, Long Islanders have found something special at Hops Scotch Bottle Shop and have voted it the best grilled cheese on Long Island. With the bread grilled and cheese melted to perfection, it is the only bar food you’ll want to pair with the many beers, wines, ciders, and meads that this beer garden has to offer. Or, if you’re not planning on staying and drinking, you can always order the grilled cheese – and anything else on the menu – for pickup or delivery. Yum!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Tamburino’s Deli Best Grilled Cheese on Long Island!
Tamburino’s Deli
672 Central Ave, Cedarhurst
(516) 295-2769 – facebook.com/Tamburinos-Italian-American-Deli-Inc
The quintessential grilled cheese sandwich is equal parts gooey on the inside and perfectly toasted on the outside. At Tamburino’s Deli in Cedarhurst, grilled cheeses are everything! Whether you order them as a side with an order of the deli’s soup of the week or by itself, each bite will feel like a piece of heaven. There’s a reason why Tamburino’s Deli has built its reputation on being the premier destination for all things sandwiches in the Five Towns. No other deli in Long Island comes close to producing a carefully crafted grilled cheese sandwich quite like Tamburino’s, and Long Islanders wholeheartedly agree on that sentiment.
